“I am proud to lead a union of leaders, activists and those who make a difference for communities,” said Weingarten. “Once again, we are all called to action. We must stand up against the unholy alliance that is trying to destroy democracy, kill public services, marginalize working families and destabilize communities.”

Earlier in the convention, the more than 3,000 delegates passed a series of resolutions to increase educational and economic opportunity, including resolutions:

Taking a stand against America’s fixation on high-stakes testing;

Adopting a new mission statement for the union;

Redoubling the union’s commitment to putting Americans back to work, stabilizing communities, and investing in infrastructure and public services;

Developing a nationwide anti-bullying hotline for students, parents and support staff to receive support and counseling to keep schools safe;